Jump on Fort Collins’s rainy forecast today

(FORT COLLINS, CO) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Fort Collins Thursday, but it doesn’t have to stop you from getting things done. In fact, a grey, drippy day can be the perfect time for some activities — check out these ideas as well as your four-day forecast.

Make a sun bucket-list: Why not treat a rainy day as a downpayment on fun when the sun does come back? Taking a few hours to research nearby hikes and attractions can mean you’re ready for liftoff the minute the cloud-cover clears.

Bookkeeping: A rainy day can be a perfect opportunity for getting household tasks out of the way - including tracking your finances. In just an hour or two you could knock out a money to-do like tracking your monthly spending so far or making sure you have the best plan for retirement savings or student loan repayment.

Catch a movie: Not feeling the need to go all-out? A movie or other indoor entertainment can be a great down-day activity, letting you relax and be ready to seize the day when the clouds finally decide to part.

Along with a rainy Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Fort Collins:

• Thursday, October 14

  Mostly cloudy then rain showers likely during the day; while chance of rain and snow showers then mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 48 °F, low 28 °F
  • Windy: 16 mph

• Friday, October 15

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 55 °F, low 30 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 9 mph

• Saturday, October 16

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 65 °F, low 35 °F
  • Light wind

• Sunday, October 17

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 72 °F, low 38 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.